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posted by 'lex , 13.04.2005, 18:59 Hey,
I think to create a good base and change towards better quality of hospitality exchange networks, the start is to create a good overview and information about the networks. It's good when people can inform themselves about all networks, speak about them freely and also can see what's going on. I tried a few times to create a neutral and informative hospitality exchange networks overview (on dmoz.org is Veit the moderator; on Wikitravl I had discussions with valmid [http://wikitravel.org/en/Talk:Hospitality_exchange]), than I started to create my own and I'm sure most of you have seen it.
But I think this isn't finished yet, to claim to have an 'objective' or 'neutral' list, there should be rules how the pages are rated and which networks are added. Another option would be that more people should give there rating and opinion about the different networks and we create as this a list. Sure, it is not said that it will than be an 'objective' or 'neutral' list, but with naming the people who help working on it, it gives at least some transparency and the people can decide themselves if they see the list (and other stuff) so or not.
Here is my draft for the list.
It should be ordered alphabetically, optimum, in my eyes, would be random.
Please give your opinion and ideas. Thanks.
_alex
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_Hospitality Exchange Networks
Do you love meeting people from other cultures?
Do you love traveling? Do you love helping other people?
Or you love having a great time? Then this is the place for you to be!
Thousands friendly members from around the world will meet you for a cup of coffee or a beer, have a good time, help you with you travel plans and let you stay for free!
About all the networks:
They all offer free accommodation worldwide and also bring people together from different cultures and social classes, this can build intercultural understanding and reduce prejudices and intolerance.. You are welcome! All networks are worth a visit, thousands of friendly people will welcome you.. you can't decide? Join them all.. 
http://www.hospitalityclub.org »
_HospitalityClub
Number of Members: *****
Usability & Functions: ****
Host/Guest Profiles: ****
Safety:
~ comments
Special dis-/advantage:
~ spamcheck by volunteers (massage delay / privacy)
~ strong community
http://www.couchsurfing.com »
_CouchSurfing
Number of Members: ***
Usability & Functions: *****
Host/Guest Profiles: *****
Safety:
~ vouched and verified members
~ comments
Special dis-/advantage:
~ fast access to messages
~ mailbox
~ search function on mails
~ possibility to store private notes to members
http://www.servas.org »
_Servas
Number of Members: *****
Usability & Functions: paper based
Host/Guest Profiles: ****
Safety:
~ letter of introduction (travel pass)
~ real interview before joining & travel (each year)
Special dis-/advantage:
~ paper based annual update
~ annual fee for travellers (not hosts), strong community
http://www.globalfreeloaders.com »
_GlobalFreeLoaders
Number of Members: *****
Usability & Functions: ***
Host/Guest Profiles: **
Safety:
~ comments
Special dis-/advantage:
~ massmailing
http://www.travelhoo.com »
_Travelhoo
Number of Members: ***
Usability & Functions: **
Host/Guest Profiles: **
Safety:
Special dis-/advantage:
http://www.Place2Stay.net »
_Place2Stay
Number of Members: ***
Usability & Functions: **
Host/Guest Profiles: **
Safety:
Special dis-/advantage:
http://wwww.stay4free.com »
_Stay4Free
Number of Members: ***
Usability & Functions: **
Host/Guest Profiles: **
Safety:
Special dis-/advantage:
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